What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
Solution and Explanation
The swallow observed the sharp contrast between abundance and poverty as it passed over the city. It witnessed wealthy men having a good time, disregarding the suffering of the others down the lane.
When cops patrolling the streets deny the impoverished even a good night's sleep, it represents the lowest point in their condition.
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awfully sorrowfully completely loftily carefully differently quickly nonchalantly(i) The report must be read ________ so that performance can be improved.
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January 2003 — rise before dawn — take the Shatabdi Express at 6.15 a.m. from Delhi — meet a newly-married couple on train — talk about Himachal Pradesh — get off the train — enter the once-grand city, Agra — twisted alleys — traffic dense — rickshaws, cars, people — vendors selling religious artifacts, plastic toys, spices and sweets — go to the Taj Mahal — constructed entirely of white marble — magical quality — colour changes with varying of light and shadow — marble with gemstones inside — reflection of the Taj Mahal in the pond — school-children, tourists — tourist guides following people.- CBSE Class IX
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